Pig Fiction

She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. "I'm named after my grandmother," said Victoria. "You're named after a flower." Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn't improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle. Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum blossomed...

Peanut has invited all of his friends to the meadow for a special day. This little chipmunk is finally big enough to fly a kite by himself. Ready, set, plop! Up, up—and right back down. What is Peanut doing wrong? With the help of his friends, a lot of patience, unrelenting resilience, complete belief in himself, and of course, a gust of wind, Peanut’s hard work pays off and takes his kite—and confidence—to new heights!

It's a bright and beautiful spring day, and Pearl, a pig, is dawdling on her way home from school. Most unexpectedly, she strikes up an acquaintance with a small bone. Pearl and the bone immediately take a liking to each other, and before you know it she is on her way home with the bone in her purse, left open so they can continue their conversation. Won't her parents be surprised when she introduces her talking bone!

Anchors away! Join Peppa and her family on a cruise ship adventure with lots of fantastic stops along the way. What will Peppa and George discover on their trip?

This imaginative and singular poetry collection interrogates the broadest ideas surrounding the humble pig—farm animal, men/masculinity, police and state violence, desire, queerness, global food systems, religion/Judaism and law—to reimagine various chaotic histories of the body, faith, ecology, desire, hygiene, and power. Sam Sax draws on autobiography and history to create poems that explore topics ranging from drag queens and Miss Piggy to pig farming and hog lagoons.

A fantasy/horror novella, Our Monsters Are Real takes place in the summer of a small, Midwestern town called Edlund. Daryl, the farm boy hero, is soon to graduate high school and uses an unknown source of magic against a morbid family. Teenage adolescence, desire, and rock and roll all play their part in discovering secrets that affect the lives of the Carters as they settle into their new life.

When Sophie Mouse learns about some special emerald berries that will make the most perfect paint color, she knows she must have them! But she soon discovers that they can only be found in one part of the forest—Weedsnag Way. And that's far from Pine Needle Grove. Sophie convinces her best friend, Hattie Frog, to go with her. Will the girls reach the emerald berries and get home safely?

When Verduaga Greeneyes, king of the wildcats, becomes tyrant ruler over the creatures of Mossflower, the woodlanders begin a life of serfdom and cruelty. But then, one winter afternoon, a young mouse called Martin chances by the woods—bringing with him an indomitable spirit of adventure and will for freedom.

Best-selling author Daniel Kirk’s children’s books include Library Mouse—which Booklist called a “showstopper.” In the library, Sam meets a fellow mouse named Sarah, who is quite an explorer. Scurrying along the tops of the bookshelves and scampering around in the darkest corners are some of her favorite pastimes. How different from Sam, who is too frightened to climb! Sam would much rather spend his time learning about new things. In the end, the two can do just about anything if they work together.

Acclaimed author and illustrator of over 30 children’s books, Daniel Kirk delights kids with his fun-filled tales. The first in a new series, Library Mouse tells the story of Sam, a young mouse who lives in a hole in the library and comes out at night to write stories. His books are soon found by a puzzled librarian, who leaves a note inviting the mystery writer to Meet the Author Day. At first Sam isn’t sure what to do, but his ingenious solution is sure to be a real winner. This rousing tale will leave kids itching to write their own stories.

In this sequel to Daniel Kirk’s Library Mouse—a Parenting magazine Book of the Year—Sam falls asleep in the library and awakens just in time to scamper out of sight. In his haste, he leaves behind his mouse-sized notebook. As a boy named Tom puzzles over the mystery of such a small book, he discovers Sam’s mouse hole. Soon Sam and Tom form an unusual partnership that would surprise others—if they only knew.

Our story begins in the depths of a winding labyrinth, the domain of a fearsome Minotaur who threatens all who live on Mount Olympus. Can Zeus the Mighty save the day? The critters are back and on the quest of a lifetime! Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, and Demeter the loyal cricket in this laugh-out-loud adventure.

There’s a hot rod race today at noon! But before the hamster can enter the big race, he must first find his perfect hot rod. Where will he ever find a car small enough for a hamster? Of course - at Dog’s Junk Yard! Dog tries to help Hamster, but there are so many cars for Hamster to choose from. Old car? New car? Or a shiny, glittering blue car? How will Hamster ever decide which is best for burning rubber?

When Sam, the library mouse, and his friend Sarah wake to find the library being packed up to prepare for a major renovation, they realize that they won't have a home during the construction. So off they go in search of a new place to live. Sam knows that research is key, so he finds books about architectural styles to get ideas for building a temporary home from the many objects found around the library. They build and live in a variety of houses: a castle, an igloo, a yurt, a modern house, and even a geodesic dome.

Best-selling author Daniel Kirk's Library Mouse was praised by Booklist as a "showstopper." In A Museum Adventure, Sam the library mouse and his friend Sarah visit a museum so that Sam can sketch in his explorer's journal. Sarah doesn't understand how explorers can possibly have the time - or the desire - to keep a journal. So Sam shows her how a journal can contain so much more than just writing. As the friends search the museum, they see many new things - and make an unexpected friend.

Badrang the Tyrant stoat, evil Lord of the Eastern Coast, has forced captive slaves to build his fortress, Marshank. Among these slaves is an indomitable young mouse called Martin who, together with his friends Felldoh and Brome, escapes from the fortress and sets off on a path to his heroic destiny as the founder of Redwall Abbey.

The mousemaid Mariel is washed up on the shores of Mossflower country, half-drowned, battered and bruised but alive! She has no idea of her identity but her incredible story of badger lords, fighting hares and Gabool, the Wild Warlord of the Waters, gradually unfolds and helps Redwall Abbey in its latest battle against evil sea rats.

Poppy has big dreams - lots of them! But following her dreams isn't as easy as it sounds. It's a good thing Poppy's friends and family - who love her no matter what - encourage her to keep believing in herself and making her dreams come true. Kristi Yamaguchui is an ice skating Olympic gold medalist and world champion who knows about dreaming big. The motto "Always Dream" serves as Kristi's personal inspiration as well as the name of her charitable foundation for children.

Mortimer T. Flightdeck, Ratonaut and Future YouTube Sensation, has big plans for ratkind. A spot on the International Space Station (ISS) has opened up, and Mortimer, is not about to miss his chance to become an intergalactic space rat. And that's just the first step in his master plan to prove that rats are much better suited than humans for a future mission to Mars. He packs his camera and prepares to take to the internet with his evidence of rat superiority.

Set in a beautiful forest, "Sammy Learns to Share" follows the story of a young squirrel named Sammy who loves to play with his favorite blue ball. During an unexpected encounter with another squirrel named Lily, Sammy discovers the happiness that comes from sharing his beloved toy. Through Sammy's journey, children will learn the importance of kindness, empathy, and the joy of making new friends.